Delgado’s research focuses on synthetic microbiomes for treatment of contaminants and production of high-value biochemicals.

Alford's interests include restoration and management of wildlands to sustain healthy functioning of natural ecosystems. His research interests include studying the effects of wildland fire on natural ecosystems.

Program Manager for the Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene (ESSA) initiative and the USEL lab.

Melissa Nelson, professor of Indigenous sustainability, researches biocultural heritage and environmental justice, intercultural solidarity, and the renewal and celebration of community health and cultural arts.